Our innovations

The age of mega tall buildings is here. Our technological breakthroughs are shaping the future of high-rise living and making the unthinkable, possible. Deep underground in an active limestone mine in Tytyri, Southern Finland, lies a research facility dedicated to pushing machines to extreme limits. The ‘Asian twin’ of this underground facility is the Kunshan Test Tower in China.

The latest in a long line of technological breakthroughs, KONE UltraRope® sets a new benchmark for high-rise buildings. The super-light KONE UltraRope technology provides unrivalled lift eco-efficiency, reliability and durability, while also improving lift performance. It eliminates the disadvantages of existing steel ropes – high energy consumption, rope stretch, large moving masses, and downtime caused by building sway. KONE UltraRope can enable future lift travel heights up to 1,000 metres.

The KONE EcoDisc hoisting motor is the heart of KONE’s lift solution. The machinery was completely renewed in 2012 providing several advantages. The new innovative copper winding system reduces the amount of energy lost as heat, making KONE lifts even more energy efficient than before. The new motor control system and brakes provide a smooth and quiet ride, while the more compact design frees up space.

KONE revolutionised the industry in 1996 with the world’s first machine-room-less lift – the KONE MonoSpace® for low- to mid-rise buildings. In 2012 a completely new range of KONE MonoSpace lifts was launched. The new solutions are significantly more energy efficient than before, provide industry-leading ride comfort and feature award-winning car interior design. With increased space efficiency, the KONE MonoSpace is ideal for buildings in need of lift modernisation.

The KONE MiniSpace is a lift with a small machine room and is the ideal solution for the most demanding high-rise buildings. KONE MiniSpace lifts are powered by the energy-efficient KONE EcoDisc® hoisting machine, offer superior ride comfort and feature award-winning car interior design.

KONE JumpLift is a construction time lift with a temporary machine room that can be moved upwards as construction progresses. KONE JumpLift advantages: enables a faster, safer construction process, earlier closing of the facade, reduced down-time, and safer transportation in all weather conditions.

KONE Destination increases lift handling capacity, improves passenger comfort and reduces waiting times. It also improves security through integration with the building’s access control system. With the latest capacitive touchscreen technology and a highly intuitive user interface, our new destination operating panel ensures an effortless user experience.